Maple sugar vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between maple sugar and steak?
- Maple sugar is higher in calcium, yet steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 92% more.
- Maple sugar has 8 times more calcium than steak. While maple sugar has 90mg of calcium, steak has only 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in maple sugar is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
We used Sugars, maple and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +5333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3875% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +722.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12772.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24750% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9410% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +594.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14229.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +796% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 192% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 31.8µg | 56% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 24.85g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 8.443g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 0g | 30% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 19.02g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 163mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.301mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.896g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 6.34mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 274mg | 279mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.407g)